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  • The Power of Lived Experience and Peer Support

    Created: 03/02/2025
    News/Events Category: Health and Social Care


    A new report explores how Self-Harm Network Scotland ensures that personal experiences and a peer-led approach shape service design and delivery and the positive impact this has on outcomes. 

    The report includes insights from Penumbra's supported people, peer practitioners, and volunteers. Key highlights include: 

    • 87% of people supported reported that they stopped or reduced self-harming and found other ways to cope, following support from SHNS (SHNS Impact Report 23/24)
    • 71% of people who gave end-of-service feedback rated the support they received 10 out of 10
    • In its first year, the SHNS team has had over 1,300 supportive conversations on their Live Chat. 90% of people who gave feedback after using the webchat said they found it helpful (71% ‘Very Helpful’, 19% ‘Somewhat Helpful’)

    Read the full report.




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